Do Votes Count The Prohibition Fight Verges On Court Action
WALTHAM April 15 Special to the Post. Prohibition factions clash over a city vote that favored license by more than 100, while opponents use varied tactics to block liquor dealers and druggists. Ex mayor Johnson seeks to overturn the License Commission by injunction and court ruling as control of the commission hangs on charter changes. The case heads to the Supreme Court. about forty applicants seek eighteen licenses amid ongoing municipal strife and looming May 1 license turnover.
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General Grants Memoirs Bargain Offer by The Post
The Post offers General Grant's Memoirs two volumes in one for 87 cents and three coupons. The book, finished by Grant on his Mt. McGregor death bed, has sold to hundreds of thousands at 7.50. Coupons restrict sale to Post readers and early applications are urged.
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Newmarket Murderer Sought After Midnight Freight Flight
Inspectors were alerted to track a Newmarket murderer likely aboard the midnight freight to Boston. Description notes a tall 6 foot 9 inch, 170 pound man about 45 years old. all stations on the route were notified.
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Very Different and Distinct Estimates of the Tempers of the Two Men
A Post reporter canvasses opinions from several sources about the temperaments of the two men, presenting contrasting views from those who know them. The piece surveys neighbor, colleague, and insider perspectives to illustrate the divergent character assessments.
Ship Samaria to be cleaned before voyage to Nagasaki
The Samaria captained by Snow, laid up at Lewis wharf, will be hauled out today for bottom cleaning prior to a charter to load oil in Philadelphia for Nagasaki. Captain Snow recalls a joke with a molly hawk pie that caused crew disputes, while other items note racing news and a court assault case involving B W Smith and Louis Bonelli with witness accounts.
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Patriots' Day services mark observance with address
Boston Young Men's Christian Union held a Patriots Day service with a reading from Governor Greenhalge's proclamation. The program featured a ladies chorus, solos by Miss Annie Louise Gilbert Mrs B A F Pitkin and Miss Alice M Sibley and addresses by Rev Edward A Horton and Curtis Guild Jr on Loyalty to Country. The stage displayed national colors and portraits of noted patriots.
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Meeting speakers announced for Norwegian bill in New Old South
Edward Atkinson will preside at tonight’s meeting on the Norwegian bill at the New Old South. Speakers include Bishop Lawrence Professor Francis G Peabody Drs George A Gordon Philip Moxom Leighton Parks BE Rexford S B Capen George Hale Lane John Graham Brooks Robert Treat Paine with the hour set at 7 15 and seats likely to fill early due to strong interest.
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Lincoln death anniversary program at People's Church
Preparations for an anniversary observance at People's Church tonight feature William Lloyd Garrison presiding and Governor Greenhalge on the program. Judge Albion W. Tourgee will deliver the principal lecture on Duty and Destiny, with Miss Edwo r ah Nahor dramatic reading and Sidney Woodward singing. The evening blends lecture, addresses, and musical features expected to be unusually interesting.
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Morrison Improves After Knife Assault
Charles Morrison, the assaulted young man, is out of danger at City Hospital. He rested well yesterday and toward evening showed marked improvement.
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Immigration officials plan stronger New England immigration controls
Colonel Stump and Dr. Wheeler led a Saturday inquiry into Commissioner Skeffington’s handling of immigrant inspection. The board endorsed Skeffington and urged expansion of staff and a New England depot modeled on Ellis Island, possibly at the Cunard docks, to oversee passengers and ship manifests.
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American Wringer Co. Ad at Broadway Extension
The American Wringer Co. operates at 13 and 16 Broadway extension offering wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. It repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt mail orders service.
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Michigan Steerage Death Links to Cattle Foreman McGriel
The steamship Michigan returned from Liverpool with cattle foreman James McGriel amid questions about the death of John Goff at Cambridge Hospital. McGriel testifies that Goff, often drunken and quarrelsome, fought on board after threats to leave, later dying from a fractured skull possibly caused by a fall in the steamer’s fiddly area.
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Beer Boycott Dominates Central Labor Union Meeting
Waltham Union plans to push a statewide boycott on Pfaff's beer to pressure the brewer and saloonkeepers. The group also discusses convict labor, free museum admission for children, and a state intelligence office to allocate work to non aliens.
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Labor Notes Boycott Endorsed by Boiler Makers Union
The Boiler Makers Union at 45 Eliot Street endorsed a boycott of three wholesale clothing houses as trade improves. Several candidates were initiated and labor interests are to be advanced. The National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers will hold an open meeting next Wednesday at Wells Memorial Hall with prominent speakers discussing craft interests and benefits of stronger organization.
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Senate and House Face Uncertain Week After Senator Vance Death
Washington reports Senator Vance's death unsettles the week in Congress. Both chambers plan adjournment in his honor after Friday's meeting. Debate on the Wilson tariff bill continues at noon to 5 pm with talks on paragraphs next week. House fate hinges on rules committee quorum counting amid partisan debate.
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Kaiser at Karlsruhe arrives to cheer from crowd
Emperor Wilhelm arrived at Carlsruhe station this morning and was greeted with hearty cheers from the waiting crowd. The event unfolded as the German ruler traveled, drawing local attention and public display.
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Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Advertised As Cure-All
A 1920s era health note warns of seasonal sickness and promotes Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as the superior pure medicinal stimulant. It claims the remedy prevents pneumonia and colds, urging readers not to substitute other products and to follow medical guidance.
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Carney Hospital Faces Growing Needs and Ambulance Appeal
The 1893 Carney Hospital annual report shows 2049 patients with 1754 discharged and 129 deaths, 1121 treated free of charge, and 8000-plus outpatient visits. A push for funds, an ambulance service, and a May 6 benefit concert at the Boston Theatre are urged to support expanding care.
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